Our Opportunity: Corporate HR Operations Manager
Status: Full Time
Work Environment: 100% On-Site
Location: Mooresville, NC
Position Summary:
Carolina Beverage Group is seeking a highly skilled Corporate HR Operations Manager to lead and optimize core HR operational functions, including payroll, benefits administration, HRIS, and leave management. Reporting to the VP of Human Resources, this role ensures accuracy, compliance, data integrity, and process efficiency across a multi-site manufacturing organization.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Oversee all payroll processing operations, ensuring accurate and timely wage calculations, tax withholdings, and deductions in compliance with federal and state regulations
- Administer employee benefit programs including health, retirement, and wellness plans
- Manage vendor relationships and support annual open enrollment processes
- Ensure timely and accurate ACA reporting, W-2s, Forms 5500, SARs, and other required filings
- Manage the monthly bonus process and related employee communications
- Monitor changes in payroll and benefits laws and update policies and procedures accordingly
HRIS & Systems Management
- Serve as system owner and lead administrator for the HRIS platform (ADP Workforce Now), overseeing configuration, security, and user access
- Maintain data integrity through audits, validations, and internal controls
- Develop custom reports, dashboards, and metrics to support HR and business decision-making
- Identify and implement process improvements to ensure consistent data and workflows across all locations
Leave of Absence Management
- Administer employee leaves including FMLA, state-paid leave programs, military leave, and company-sponsored leaves
- Coordinate with HR, Payroll, managers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate tracking and return-to-work processes
- Ensure proper pay, benefits continuation, and deductions during leave periods
- Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding leave policies and eligibility
HR & Compliance Support
- Partner with HR leadership on audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory filings
- Prepare and deliver monthly and annual HR reports for leadership and workforce planning
- Support the development and implementation of HR policies, processes, and procedures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field is preferred
- 4+ years of progressive HR operations experience
- Hands-on experience administering payroll, benefits, and HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, and employment law
- Experience supporting multi-department or multi-entity organizations
- Knowledge of ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related compliance requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred.
- Multi state payroll and compliance experience
- Manufacturing experience is a plus
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and data accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to explain complex payroll, benefits, and compliance concepts clearly
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong cross-functional partnership skills
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Primarily office-based with regular interaction in manufacturing environments
- Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods
- Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities may be required
Why Join Carolina Beverage Group?
- Opportunity to lead HR operations at the corporate level
- Collaborative HR team supporting a dynamic manufacturing organization
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
ABOUT OUR COMPANY:
Carolina Beverage Group is a world-class specialty beverage co-packer serving leading beverage brands. Headquarters in Mooresville, NC, with additional locations in Cold Spring, MN and Fort Worth, TX, employ more than 1,400 team members nationwide. Continued investment in equipment and expansion provides long-term stability and career growth opportunities across our organization.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunity
- Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
- 401(k) with company match and 100% vesting immediately upon employment